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Remote work linked to rising youth unemployment, Fed research suggests

New research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York suggests that the rise of remote and hybrid work arrangements is a significant factor contributing to higher unemployment rates among recent college graduates. The study indicates that while remote work may benefit experienced professionals, it hinders the development and hiring of younger workers who rely on in-person mentorship and feedback. This dynamic is particularly evident in "remotable" white-collar fields, where the unemployment gap between younger and older graduates has widened considerably since the pandemic. AI

IMPACT Remote work policies are impacting entry-level hiring, potentially affecting the pipeline of new talent entering AI and related fields.

RANK_REASON The cluster contains research findings from multiple economic institutions regarding the impact of remote work on youth unemployment. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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Remote work linked to rising youth unemployment, Fed research suggests

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Tristan Bove ·

    Mounting evidence suggests remote work is behind the Gen Z hiring nightmare. Even the New York Fed thinks so

    Graduates are blaming AI for their employment woes, but the real culprit may be the pandemic’s most sought-after workplace perk